Boorowa Irish Wool Festival

This regional fine wool festival with Irish connections is packed with activities and entertainment, wool shows and workshops, shearing displays and of course, the colourful street parade led by the sheep themselves. Another highlight is the "Running of the Sheep". It doesn’t have the danger of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona but is certainly as exciting with the trusty Kelpies leaping on and off the sheep’s basks as they race down the street. A great opportunity to spend some dollars in country towns.

3 days

ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES

Enjoy all the fun of this unique festival with its street parade and boutique markets
Be a part of the excitement of the “Running of the Sheep”
Witness the shearing of the fleece and Blessing of the Sheep

INCLUSIONS

Ensuite accommodation – twin share basis
Taxi home pickup and return within the Hunter and Central Coast Areas*
Pickup and return locations throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney
6 quality Meals
Travellers Refund Guarantee*
Entries and attractions as shown
Modern luxury tour coach
Experienced Coach Captain and attentive Tour Hostess
Robert’s Famous Homemade Morning Tea

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Day 1 L, D

Home – Corbett Gardens – Yass
Take some time in Bowral’s Corbett Gardens for a picnic lunch surrounded by the gardens, as we make our way through the Southern Highlands. This afternoon visit Cooma House, once the home of explorer Hamilton Hume. Learn of the history of this pioneer-constructed dwelling. Settle into our accommodation for the next two nights.

Day 2 B, D

Festival Day
Boorowa is a quaint country town, with a rich pastoral history that produces fine merino wool and prime quality lamb. One of the highlights of the day will be the “Running of the Sheep”. This is an opportunity to see Boorowa’s fine Merino sheep up close. Following the end of the running of the sheep the main street will come alive with a street parade and the magical country festival with a myriad of activities focused on wool and Irish music.

Day 3 B, L

Yass – Goulburn – Home
As we farewell Yass, travel to Goulburn for a visit to The Big Merino. Learn of the history of wool in Goulburn and its importance to the community. Time to browse the gift shop where some beautiful Australian-made Merino wool products are on sale. We then make our way back to The Hunter, enjoying lunch along the way.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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